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Wrap-up Bulgaria's Score in Latest Corruption Perceptions Index Worst since 2012, Politicians React
Bulgaria has recorded a record-low score in the Corruption Perceptions Index 2025, falling to 40 out of a possible 100 points this year. The country ranks 84th out of 182 countries and territories, marking its worst result since 2012.
DSB Calls for Joint Meeting of Parliamentary Committees over Petrohan Mystery Deaths Case
Atanassov proposes that the meeting hear from Interior Ministry Secretary General Miroslav Rashkov and the acting chairman of the State Agency for National Security, Denyo Denev, given the sensitivity of the information and the need for institutional clarity.
Sofia Airport Opens Renovated Multi-Storey Car Park at Terminal 2
The fully renovated multi-storey car park at Terminal 2 of Sofia Airport Vasil Levski was opened on Tuesday.
Bulgaria in Corruption Perceptions Index for 2025 Socialist MP Kiselova: Bulgaria's Low Score in Corruption Perceptions Index Stems from Unfinished Work
Nataliya Kiselova of the BSP - United Left parliamentary group Tuesday said that Bulgaria's record-low score in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index of Transparency International is the result of unfinished work from previous years.
Economy
Bulgarian Development Bank, DSK Bank Sign Agreement to Provide Guarantees Under InvestEU Programme
The Bulgarian Development Bank (BDB) and DSK Bank have signed an agreement to provide guarantees under the InvestEU programme, securing over EUR 300 million of new financing for Bulgarian businesses to support their competitiveness, digital
Finance Ministry Places EUR 150 Million in Government Securities
The Ministry of Finance has placed a new issue of 10-year euro-denominated government securities (GS) maturing on 11 February 2036, with an annual interest coupon of 3.50%, the Ministry announced on its website here on Tuesday.
UPDATED Process of Withdrawing Lev Banknotes, Introducing Euro Expected to End Faster Than Forecasts, Says Euro Adoption Coordination Centre Head
The process of withdrawing Bulgarian lev banknotes and coins and putting euro banknotes and coins into circulation is progressing smoothly and even faster than initially expected, Vladimir Ivanov, Chair of the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges
National Statistical Institute Bulgarian Construction Production Rises by 0.6% in December Y/Y
In December 2025 the production index in the ‘Construction’ section decreased by 2.3% compared to the previous month, show National Statistical Institute data published on Tuesday. The data are preliminary and seasonally adjusted. The calendar-adjusted data showed a rise of 0.6% in the construction production compared to the same month of 2024.
Culture
BTA Signs Open-Ended Partnership Deal With Rock Band Signal
Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) signed an open-ended partnership agreement with Signal at the BTA National Press Club in Sofia on Tuesday.
Calls for Rethinking Bulgaria’s Education System as Experts Debate Future Skills
How education can be both useful and interesting was discussed by politicians and experts at a forum organized by the Continue the Change (CC) party in Sofia Wednesday. The event is part of a series of debates under the motto “A Strong Bulgaria in a
Artificial Intelligence and Ethical Standards in the Media roundtable BTA Director General Says Media Should Not Fear AI, but Learn and Use It
People should not fear artificial intelligence (AI), but rather learn about it and use it, said Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) Director General Kiril Valchev at a roundtable discussion on “Artificial Intelligence and Ethical Standards in the Media” held Tuesday at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE).
Artificial Intelligence and Ethical Standards in the Media roundtable Artificial Intelligence Must Not Compromise Quality of Journalism, BNR Director General Says
Milen Mitev, Director General of Bulgarian National Radio (BNR), told a round table discussion on "Artificial Intelligence and Ethical Standards in the Media" at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE) on Tuesday that people should
Balkans
4,991 Traffic Violations Recorded in First Week of “Safe City” System in North Macedonia
More than 4,990 traffic violations were recorded in the first week of operation of the “Safe City” system in Skopje, Kumanovo, and Tetovo, as well as along Corridors 8 and 10 in North Macedonia.
GBP 71,230 in Undeclared Cash Seized at Bulgarian Border with Turkiye
Bulgarian customs officers intercepted GBP 71,230 in undeclared cash at the Kapitan Andreevo crossing on the border with Turkiye after checking an outbound Turkish-registered semi-trailer truck, the Customs Agency reported on Monday. When the
Timisoara Municipality Launches AI-powered Virtual Assistant for Citizens Services
After Romania introduced in 2023, a bot named Ion, the world’s first government adviser powered by artificial intelligence, which met with limited success, the country’s authorities are now giving technology a second chance.
Torrential Rains in Romania Cause Floods and Landslides; Situation Worst in Prahova and Buzau
Torrential rains over the past two days in Romania have affected 21 settlements in five counties, causing floods and landslides, the Department for Emergency Situations said in information sent to BTA. Courtyards of residential buildings have been